Council ponders a couple of difficult items.

Dec. 05, 2023 Forney City Council recognized Eagle Scouts, considered reducing speed limit, Smurfit Kappa water rate, Housing Authority.

FISD recognizes students, reviews Attendance Zone maps

Dec. 04, 2023 Forney ISD Board recognized students, reviewed new calendar, considered attendance zone maps and a large pile of chromebooks.

Latest News and Events

Councils moves on with plans for annexations and roads

2019 Mar. 19 City Council considers annexations, Thoroughfare Plan, asphalt parking lots, Wellington Ridge PD, claim by Don & Laurie Cox.

FEDC considers more grants

2019 Mar. 14 FEDC considered grant extension for 206/208 S. Bois d'Arc, a grant for somewhere downtown, and another for a former day care.

P&Z considers Panera + new Wellington Ridge

2019 Mar 07 P&Z considered a downtown hair salon, Marketplace chain eatery, another apt. complex, cheaper parking lots, and Wellington Ridge.

HOZ ARB reconsiders 306 S. Center

2019 Mar. 06 ARB, with 3 new members, reconsidered modifications to 306 S. Center using plans submitted minutes before the meeting.

Council awards NPO's, considers Devonshire contract

2019 Mar. 05 Council proclaimed March for Meals, awarded Non-Profit groups, considered Devonshire contract and construction road near Grayhawk.

FISD recognizes students and growth

2019 Mar. 04 FISD recognized students, approved re-roofing Criswell, assembled advisory committee for long-term growth plans.

City Council approached by resident about sewage

Feb. 19, 2019 Council heard from a resident with sewage issues, considered Platinum Collision and Eagle Ridge Yet Again, went home early when Mayor stated they would not hold posted executive session.

FEDC looking for more stores

Feb. 13, 2019 Forney EDC considered a local business grant, made plans to hunt large retailers.

P&Z considers appeal for 306 S. Center

Feb. 07, 2019 P&Z hears appeal for 306 S. Center, considers Golden Chick, Platinum Collision, Eagle Ridge Yet Again.

Council plans to annex another 350 acres

Feb. 05, 2019 City Council considers annexing more land, frowns on 18-wheeler parking, terminates FISD agreement.

FISD - moving time soon.

Feb. 04, 2019 FISD considered lawsuit, Flippen Group, held TAPR hearing, got ready to move.

Council gets road update, ponders retail PD

Jan. 22, 2019 City Council heard Thoroughfare update, considered retail PD on 548 N. of Grayhawk.

FEDC continues Beaver recovery

Jan. 17, 2019 FEDC considers more repairs from damage by previous occupants of beaver dam.

Parks Board again considers Eagle Ridge Ph. 4

Jan. 16, 2019 Parks Board heard another pitch for Eagle Ridge Ph 4 park land, debated requirements for Facilities Use Agreements.

FISD looks at remaining 2006 bonds

Jan. 14, 2019 FISD honors Keith Bell, considers donated land, selling remaining 2006 bonds, keeping Dr. Terry around.

Council considers NYE, +1,720 new homes

Jan. 08, 2019 City Council pondered adding New Year Eve events, debated allowing 1,720 new homes in Whaley Farms.

P&Z again considers retail center on 548

Jan. 03, 2019 P&Z again considered retail shopping center N. of Grayhawk, and Victorian Village.

FEDC approves parking lot grant

Dec. 12, 2018 FEDC approved grant for parking lot renovation, and a no-interest loan.

HOZ ARB considers 306 Center

Dec. 10, 2018 HOZ ARB meeting held a lively discussion about proposed changes to 306 S. Center home.

P&Z considers 1,700 more homes

P&Z Dec. 06, 2018 gets schooled, considers new developments with 1,700+ homes.

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